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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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